Levels and Predictors of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Health Hazards Associated With Barber's Profession in Fiji.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: This study aimed to determine the level and predictors of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among barbers regarding health hazards associated with their profession in Fiji. Methods: A quantitative study was used to assess the levels and predictors of KAP using a structured questionnaire among 117 barbers who were chosen between June and November 2020 in Suva, Fiji. All those barbershops that operated at least for 6 months, were licensed, and 18 years and above were included. A self-administrative closed-ended structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The level of KAP was assessed using the modified Bloom's cut-off points. A correlation test was used to determine predictors of KAP. Results: The majority of participants had a medium level of k

SUBMITTER: Chand D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9066629 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature